Rutgers University - University Police Officer

Job Announcement:

The Rutgers University Police Department is accepting applications for current and future openings for the position of Police Officer.  The Rutgers Police Department is seeking highly motivated and dedicated men and women to join a diverse, community-oriented police department that provides services to three geographic locations throughout New Jersey; Newark, New Brunswick and Camden. The Rutgers University Police Department is a full-service police organization comprised of 178 fully sworn police officers and over 250 civilian personnel.  Sworn officers are State certified and have full power and authority to make arrests, investigate crimes and carry firearms. 

The Rutgers Police Department is a professional, internationally accredited law enforcement organization that is seeking men and women with good character, sound judgment, reliability and integrity combined with excellent communication skills to serve the Rutgers community. This posting is intended to create a police officer eligibility list which will be maintained by the Rutgers Police Department to fill current and future job openings. Please note that successful applicants may be offered positions in any of the three Rutgers locations, Newark, New Brunswick or Camden. 

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution.  Established in 1766, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States.  More than 69,000 students and 22,500 full and part-time faculty and staff learn, work and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey.  Rutgers has 300 research centers and institutes, 29 schools and colleges, ---

All applicants will be required to pay a ($) non-refundable application processing fee.

Minimum Requirements

• Be a citizen of United States
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Possess a valid New Jersey Driver’s license
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment
• Visual acuity not less than 20/50 in each eye corrected to 20/20 with normal color perception
• Normal auditory acuity
• Must be a resident of the State of New Jersey at the time of appointment
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• Essential Duties and Functions

Rutgers University Police Officers patrol designated areas by vehicle and foot, respond to calls for assistance and emergencies, apprehend, detain, process and arrest individuals who violate New Jersey law, interacts with and establishes rapport with the campus community, testifies in court cases as necessary and work rotating shifts.  Police officers may be called back to duty in emergency situations and are required to work weekends, nights, on campus events and holidays as needed by the department.

Hiring Process

All applicants will be required to successfully pass the Physical Training Assessment. Following submission to this job posting, you will be contacted at the email address provided in your application with details, including date, time and location of the Physical Training Assessment.

The Physical Training Assessment will consist of the following:

• 5 mile run in 15:55 minutes or less
• 28 pushups in one (1) minute
• 28 sit ups in one (1) minute
• 300 Meter Run in 70.1 seconds or less
• Vertical Jump of at least fifteen (15) inches

 

Candidates will be required to pass ALL sections of the physical assessment to move forward with the process. 

Selected candidates will then undergo a series of interviews and will be required to successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation process.

Selected candidates will then be required to pass a thorough medical and psychological exam.  Any medical or physical condition or defect which would prevent efficient performance of the position of police officer will be cause for rejection.

Included in this job posting is a Medical Certification Form which will need to be completed by a physician prior to participating in the Physical Training Assessment.

Application Deadline -

Please direct questions regarding this position to RUPDemployment@ipo.rutgers.edu